Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bedford Village Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bedford Village Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bedford Village Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Village Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1432 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
79%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Village Elementary School's ranking?
Bedford Village Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bedford Village Elementary School often compared to?
Bedford Village Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bedford Village Elementary School?
293 students attend Bedford Village Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bedford Village Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Village Elementary School?
Bedford Village Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bedford Village Elementary School offer ?
Bedford Village Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford Village Elementary School part of?
Bedford Village Elementary School is part of Bedford Central School District.
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